Moe   13 May 2025
 
GOING: S

Ladbrokes Form Genius BM52 Handicap 1200m

Track: Soft 5   Clear (Max: 21)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.30)  

Smashing Ruby and Montgomery Bay should set a strong gallop. ZEPHYR WINGS (3) struggles to win but is going well, placing in his past three outings. Just found one better at Kerang last time out in this grade and will take catching again. SHRAVAS (16) resumes and could be worth keeping an eye on. He did win his maiden first up over this route last time in before his form tapered off. This is a nice race for him to kick off in. MAGNEA (4) is coming off a win at the Balnarring picnics but did it easily there as the $1.70 favourite and it was only her fourth start. This isn't all that harder. FABERGE TZAR (15) resumes and can be thereabouts. SUGGESTED PLAY: Zephyr Wings on top.
1 9452x ASSIGNMENT
TORI MADIGAN
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
S P Madigan
First-up. Finished off last preparation second of 9 at Hanging Rock Bm52 January 26 over 1800m, 0.8 len behind Eloped with 60kg at $9. First up last campaign ninth of 11 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm64 August 30 over 1600m, 8 len behind Carnival Row carrying 58kg at $101. Others are preferred.
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JETT STANLEY
Light Blue, Bronze Seams, Striped Sleeves
2 x7530 THE LONGEST YARD
MATTHEW BROWN
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss L Groves, Mrs L M Brown, G Wright, B R Hoenger, K Maher, Six Crowns (Mgr: P R Heenan), Paynesville Gull's (Mgr: S A Rabbitt) & Browns & Kirks (Mgr: S D Brown)
Most recently 10th of 12 at Seymour 0 - 58 on April 27 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Cobblestone Way with 57kg at $11. The start before that 3rd of 11 at Werribee 0 - 58 on April 12 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Alternate with 57kg at $18. No surprise if he found some form in this suitable contest.
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SHERIDAN CLARKE
Royal Blue, Horse Silhouette, White Chicken Silhouette And Cap
3 56322 ZEPHYR WINGS
NAOMI BOURKE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
A J Bradley, R A Erwin, S W Costa, J J F Gleeson, D Murley, A Astuti, Miss M Greenwood, D A Hall, S Hovey, R Pell, A Webster, S Sheaf, P Butler, Miss B Fisher & Miss K Blackmore
Form hard to fault. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Kerang Bm52 on April 19 over 1100m, long-neck behind Bokeem with 59.5kg at $2.40. The start before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Ballarat Synthetic 0 - 58 on April 6 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Melidesh with 56.5kg at $5. Expected to be very competitive.
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NEIL FARLEY
Turquoise, Cream Zig Zag Band, Stars Sleeves, Baby Pink Lightning Bolt Cap
4 0051 MAGNEA
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 59.0KG
R Griffiths, Ms A Baldwin, Mrs H Beasley, A McGarth, Mrs T Brewster, G Giampietri, C Gibson, Mrs B Hogan, P Hogan, S McNamara, D Smith, C Terreri, H Williams, Footy Racing Pty Ltd, W & N Fun, Placidark Racing, Clanbrooke Racing, Phryne's Racing 2 & Paroad
Useful filly. Comes off a 31 day let-up. At the latest run favourite; won by 2 len at Balnarring Pic-Mdn-Sw April 12 over 1008m defeating Gungho carrying 63kg at $1.70. The run before that second last in a small field at Ararat 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 27 over 1106m, 3.5 len behind Edges Diamond with 56kg at $61. Ready to take on this company.
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LOGAN BATES
Royal Blue, Gold Stripes, Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
5 63879 HELAVABEL
EBONY TUCKER
8YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs S Streeter
Comes off a 33 day let-up. Last start ran last of 9 at Pakenham Cg&E Bm64 on April 10 over 1400m, 9 len behind King Of Enterprise with 55kg at $151. The run before that got back early 7th of 9 at Yarra Valley Bm58 on March 31 over 1209m, slow going 12 len behind Grinzinger Moon with 57kg at $101. Unlikely to turn it around here.
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MS CARLEEN HEFEL
Navy Blue, Silver Diamond, Striped Sleeves, Silver Cap, Navy Blue Pom Pom
6 235x8 MRS GOSSIP
TONY NOONAN
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
K Horobin & Mrs C Horobin
Second-up. First-up after seven months 8th of 11 at Mornington Bm58 on April 28 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Hot Chilli Mama with 56kg at $21. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Toowoomba Bm58 on September 14 over 1300m, neck behind Private Banker with 53kg at $14. Fitter and this is easier.
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J NOONAN
Red And White Diamonds, Red Sleeves, White Cap
7 09555 PAMMY JOY
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
C A Gordon
Most recently got back early 5th of 10 at Kerang Bm52 on April 19 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Bokeem carrying 55.5kg at $6. Before that 5th of 9 at Sale Bm58 on April 8 over 1208m, 2.25 len behind Highland Harley carrying 55kg at $41. Could easily blow them away in the dying stages.
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JAKE DUFFY
Royal Blue, Pink Diagonal Stripes And Striped Sleeves, Pink And Royal Blue Seams Cap
8 77355 SPACE COWBOY
GARY CLUNING
8YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
G J Cluning, Mrs M H Cluning, Ms S L Cluning, M Schmid, Miss L M Cluning & T Maxfield
At the latest run 5th of 9 at Deniliquin Cl2 on April 25 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Elle McFearsome carrying 53kg at $8. The run before that 3rd of 7 at Alexandra Pic-Trpy on April 5 over 1300m, 1.4 len behind Calypso Rich carrying 65kg at $9. Not keen this time.
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RYAN HOUSTON
Lime Green, Brown Diamond Band And Armbands
9 80x77 BONITA BON
NEVIN EADES
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs D Eades, Miss J Eades, J McLeish, Miss A Eades, K Busuttil-Inglis, G R Waterfall & H J Waterfall
Third-up today. First-up got back early 7th of 9 at Mornington F&M Bm64 on April 6 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind A Hidden Treasure carrying 54kg at $151. Second-up 7th of 9 at Pakenham Cl1 on April 24 over 1200m, 11 len behind Jakivy carrying 55kg at $151. Can't have on recent performances.
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ZAC SPAIN
Turquoise, Black Crossed Sashes, Hooped Sleeves And Quartered Cap
10 88510 ARROANCE
R C MANNING
7YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
M A Bell, Miss S L McQuilkin, P J Julius, I D Dunkley, J L Julius, G Giuliano, M Smith, F E Bell, R K Smith, M Goodluck, S Goodluck, W B Gibson, Three Generations Racing (Mgr: S K Ashenden), P J Bow, D Julius, C J Smith & B M Smith
At the latest run second last of 11 at Pakenham 0 - 64 on May 8 over 1000m, 13 len behind Cora Lynn carrying 55kg at $81. The start before that won by 0.5 len at Swift's Creek Pic-Trpy April 20 over 1200m defeating Spirit Maker carrying 68.5kg at $4.60. Prepared to overlook.
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NATHAN PUNCH
Black, Pink Sleeves and Cap
11 29978 WUNAMBAL
ROB GILLAHAN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
R Gillahan, Ms K Gillahan, T R Gillahan, S L Gillahan & Miss N Leek
Last start second last of 9 at Pakenham Bm58 on May 8 over 1200m, 9 len behind No Fooling carrying 55kg at $301. The race before that ran last of 7 at Swift's Creek Pic-Trpy on April 20 over 1600m, 13 len behind Cent To War with 65kg at $9.50. Disappointing form likely to continue.
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J DAROSE
Light Blue, Hot Pink Vee Yoke, White Sleeves, Hot Pink Cap
12 63316 KAHUNGUNU
TYSON BARTON
8YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
K M Biggs & Ms L R Cawley
Most recently 6th of 11 at Kilmore Cg&E Bm58 on May 5 over 1207m, 4.5 len behind Terraflying carrying 54kg at $101. The run before that won by 1.3 len at Balnarring Pic-Trpy1 April 12 over 1200m defeating Smashing Ruby carrying 66kg at $6.50. Prepared to work around.
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TEODORE NUGENT
Gold, Purple And Pink Braces, Light Blue Sleeves And Cap
13 12862 MONTGOMERY BAY
REBECCA KELLY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
T Kelly & Mrs R Kelly
Last start 2nd in a small field at Swift's Creek Pic-0-28 on April 20 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Persuasive Star with 66.5kg at $2. The run before that 6th of 9 at Balnarring Pic-Trpy1 on April 12 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Kahungunu carrying 65.5kg at $6. Can't recommend.
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SAGE DURIC
Purple, Red Diamonds Band, Aqua Sleeves, Purple And Aqua Diamond Cap
14 34522 SMASHING RUBY
JOHN RATTLE
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Ms C A Rattle
Comes here off a 31-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 9 at Balnarring Pic-Trpy1 on April 12 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Kahungunu with 63.5kg at $3.60. The start before that 2nd of 9 at Balnarring Pic-Trpy3 on March 29 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Bleuet De France with 63.5kg at $4.60. Looks tested despite the low draw.
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TIANNI CHAPMAN
Cerise, Gold Sleeves
15 0086x FABERGE TZAR
ANDREW PERDON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
L C Barker, Mrs N W Barker, K Holley, S T Cummings, Mrs J E Cummings, B J Lambrecht, A G Carr, Ponderosa Park (Mgr: P V Kelly), G H Landy, Mrs C Landy, M G Landy, A R Perdon, Ms T M Cross & D J Perdon
Resuming. Finished off last campaign sixth of 9 at Yarra Valley 0 - 58 February 8 over 1514m, 4 len behind Queen Beira carrying 59.5kg at $20. Previously first up; fifth of 8 at Caulfield Heath Cg&E Bm64 December 4 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Intrepid Eagle carrying 56kg at $81. Suited this level.
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J BOWDITCH
Blue, Gold Fleur De Lys, White Sleeves And Cap With Gold Fleur De Lys
16 6988x SHRAVAS
CHRIS CALTHORPE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Miss M M Moyle
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of nine months. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm58 August 25 over 1400m, 5 len behind Le Derriere with 59.5kg at $26. Previous preparation first-up won by nose this track Mdn-Sw June 16 over 1214m in the wet defeating Fall Of Rome carrying 59.5kg at $19. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Should be hard to hold out.
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WILL PRICE
Purple, White Maltese Cross And Armbands
17 55x73 AUCKLAND
SIMONE WALKER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
A D Walker, Miss S Walker, N Preston, Mrs M A Walker, D Walker, Miss P Gilcrist, Ms A Walker, J Reale, Ms C R Walker & L Carter
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 7th of 11 at Werribee 0 - 58 on April 12 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Croatian Art with 59kg at $16. Last start 3rd of 8 at Mornington Bm58 on April 28 over 1000m, 0.9 len behind Simply Luscious carrying 58.5kg at $10. Profiles nicely. Will take plenty of beating.
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White, Purple Stars, Pink And White Striped Sleeves, White And Purple Star Cap
18 05x46 OUR MALYSHKA
LUKE OLIVER
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 60.0KG
W G Lee, N Gopaul, F Lunardi, J W Toomey, B D Hereward, J R Bartling, C R Watson, J Butcher, A Dunne, M White, Mrs K V White, B Broom, Mrs L J Beesley, R E Stensholt, Mrs C Petrie, N Petrie, A P De Bono, D W Campbell & W W R (Mgr: C Watson)
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 11 at Werribee 0 - 58 on April 12 over 1100m, 4 len behind Croatian Art with 57.5kg at $12. Last start 6th of 13 at Seymour 0 - 58 on April 27 over 1100m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Read My Lips with 57.5kg at $11. Rates highly today can run a much improved race.
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Olive With White Circle And Hooped Cap